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Data Center Server Operations Manager

Ohio, United States (On-site)

Data Center Server Operations Manager

1 Month ago • 5-7 Years • Operations • Administrative

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unix

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Job Description

As a Hardware Operations Manager at Google, you will lead a team of Data Center Technicians responsible for the quality installation of server hardware and components. You will oversee complex installations and troubleshooting, ensuring the smooth operation of Google's powerful search technology. The team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware (servers and components) and server software (Google's Linux cluster), including network components like routers, hubs, bridges, and switches. You will also lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in technical field or equivalent experience
5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware
2 years of experience managing technical teams
Vendor or contract management and delivery experience
Ability to work non-standard hours and shifts
Excellent problem-solving skills

Good to have:

Experience working in data center environments
Experience building and operating large-scale infrastructure
Network and compute architecture experience
Linux/Unix system administration experience
Experience initiating and executing tactical initiatives in a global environment
Ability to implement and drive safety culture
Fostering an inclusive, diverse and collaborative team environment

Perks:

Bonus
Equity
Benefits

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Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
2 years of experience managing technical teams, vendor or contract management and delivery.
Ability to work non-standard hours and differing rotations/shifts.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large-scale infrastructure, network and compute architecture and life-cycle and Linux/Unix system administration.
Experience initiating and executing tactical initiatives in a global environment.
Ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering an inclusive, diverse and collaborative team environment.
Ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering an inclusive, diverse and collaborative team environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

About the job

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components and take charge of complicated installations/troubleshooting.

Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). They will also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. They may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $99,000-$145,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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Responsibilities

Lead a team, set and communicate individual and team priorities that support organizational goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching.
Partner with teams to meet goals and stakeholders to manage facility activities and set/implement short- and long-term strategies.
Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures and track/investigative trends to identify opportunities for improvements ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues.
Support and contribute to the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs and initiatives in collaboration with other teams to ensure environmental and safety incidents are investigated, resolved, and reported.

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$99.0K - $145.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$122.0K/yr avg.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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